This gripping adaptation of the Jerome Lawrence-Robert E. Lee play examines an issue that still causes great controversy: the role religion should play in the schools. Bertram T. Cates is arrested and put on trial for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution in his classroom. The incident causes a furor in the religious southern community where he lives and Matthew Harrison Brady, a famous fundamentalist attorney, arrives to prosecute the young teacher.

Luckily for Cates, the equally-acclaimed lawyer Henry Drummond agrees to defend him. As a result, the two master attorneys square off in the courtroom while the teacher’s life hangs in the balance.

The movie is directed by Stanley Kramer and stars such mega-actors as Spencer Tracy, Fredrick March, Gene Kelly and Florence Eldridge.

All movies begin at 7 p.m. and concessions are available for a nominal fee. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Donations to offset movie costs are always welcome.

This thought-provoking film promises to spark good discussion so gather your family and friends and head to the Howmet.